Temperatures in May
It's cool in May in Banff - Sunshine Village with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Banff - Sunshine Village in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Banff - Sunshine Village with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 16°C, with nights close to 2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Banff - Sunshine Village will be around 17°C, with nights close to 4°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 127 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,1 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Banff - Sunshine Village. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Banff - Sunshine Village in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
10°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
127 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
8,1 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
5 days | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Banff - Sunshine Village?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Banff - Sunshine Village. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Banff - Sunshine Village in May
With 27°C, Banff - Sunshine Village hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -9°C to a high of 10°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Banff - Sunshine Village
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Banff - Sunshine Village, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Banff - Sunshine Village
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Banff - Sunshine Village, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Banff - Sunshine Village.
Daily Snowfall in May in Banff - Sunshine Village
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Banff - Sunshine Village, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Banff - Sunshine Village
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Banff - Sunshine Village, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Banff - Sunshine Village Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Banff - Sunshine Village, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Banff - Sunshine Village Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Banff - Sunshine Village, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Banff - Sunshine Village per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Banff - Sunshine Village, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Banff - Sunshine Village
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Average Weather in Banff - Sunshine Village by Month
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